• Kahala Holdings Ltd v Taylor

    P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    JURISDICTION - When respondent resigned applicant sought summary judgment to recover $30,000 paid at start of employment - Respondent defended proceedings in part by saying Authority had jurisdiction - Written…
    Result:
    Application granted (Applicant) ; Repayment of advance in favour of applicant ($30,000) ; Application granted in part (Respondent)
  • Brand v Vice Chancellor of the University of Auckland

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement at investigation meeting - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of settlement
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Tuhega v PR Security Ltd

    J Scott [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or casual employee not offered further work - No written agreement - No discussion or agreement on terms of employment - Contract formed as applicant…
    Result:
    Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,193 gross)(13 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($43.14) ; Costs reserved
  • Bent v Capital & Coast District Health Board

    G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    CONSENT ORDER - Parties reached settlement following settlement conference convened by another Authority member - Terms of settlement to be orders of Authority - Order prohibiting publication of terms of…
    Result:
    Consent order granted ; Orders accordingly ; No order for costs
  • Crook v Sovereign Insurance NZ Ltd

    G J Wood;G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged failure to provide safe workplace resulting in psychological illness - Applicant had to manage particular employee (F") who had difficulty…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
  • Deasy v Fulton Hogan Ltd

    D King [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    COMPLIANCE ORDER - Applicant sought compliance with parties' mediated settlement agreement - Clause stated that respondent would reimburse applicant's medical and travel expenses up to date of settlement - As…
    Result:
    Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Service & Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Toa Inc v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd

    A Dumbleton [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Interpretation of collective employment agreement – Pay entitlements for work performed at weekends, on public holidays and sick leave taken under CEA in excess of Holidays Act 2003…
    Result:
    First question answered in favour of applicant ; Second question answered in favour of respondent ; No order for costs
  • Carey and Anor v Uno Where Ltd

    R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicants resigned after alleged accumulation of stress and mismanagement by respondent - Early and ongoing disputes between parties - Problem with flow of financial…
    Result:
    Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,524)(2 weeks)(CS) ; ($2,000)(4 weeks)(DC) ; Application dismissed (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($914.40)(CS) ; ($600)(DC) ; Counterclaim dismissed ; Costs reserved
  • Chikoora and Anor v The Dominion Post, a division of Fairfax New Zealand Ltd

    D Asher [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

    Summary:
    DISPUTE - Whether respondent could require first applicant to work an afternoon shift on four days a week and a night shift on the fifth day of her working week…
    Result:
    Question answered in favour of applicants ; Costs reserved
  • Murray v Access Homehealth Ltd

    P Montgomery [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

    Summary:
    UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Numerous problems in office including between applicant and manager - Decision made to restructure office - Applicant's position made redundant - Applicant…
    Result:
    Application dismissed (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Application granted (Unjustified dismissal) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs reserved